Mash Bill: B005, SB091, R18016
Cooperage: 53 gal, toasted & charred oak barrels
Filtration: Non-chill
Age: Greater than 5 years
Finishing time: Greater than 2 years
Finish: Douro Valley White Port Barrels
Batch size: 6-10 barrels
Tasting Notes: White peach, shortbread and coconut, with an orange marmalade finish
About the product: Chattanooga Whiskey's limited edition finishing series celebrates the union of Tennessee High Malt into a variety of classic finishing casks. Crafted from a combination of unique mash bills – each containing at least 25% specialty malt - each batch is made to complement the flavor characteristics of the finishing barrel.
For their fourth finish, Chatt Whiskey revisited the famous Port style - this time selecting White Port casks from the Carrazeda de Ansiães region of Portugal’s famous Douro Valley. Known for its high growing elevations and steep inclines, this small growing region within the Douro Valley yields ports with rich & fruity aromatic complexity - boasting sweet notes of honey, vanilla and stone fruit.
To highlight and enhance the qualities of these finishing barrels, their distilling team brought together a custom blend of 3 bourbon mash bills, including a coveted wheated bourbon recipe, which contains 3 varieties of toasted & roasted wheat malts.
Aged for over 5 years - including 2 years in the White Port casks - the result showcases a dynamic balance between the flavors of confectionary-sweet malt & luscious ripe fruit - highlighting the best of both whiskey & wine.